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Fashion in Nigeria

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Nigerian streetwear has gained global recognition on the world of fashion stage, with the likes of Kenneth Ize being chosen as one of the finalists for the LVMP Prize for emerging fashion designers. Another prominent Nigerian designer is Amaka Osakwe, founder of the Maki Oh, whose design was worn by
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Although there have been a lot of changes in the Nigerian fashion world, there is still a retention of its unique beauty and originality. Fashion in the 1960s was characterized by women dressing in both fitted and oversized attires as well as mini skirts and dresses with simple local hairstyles and
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The 1980s had women wearing maxi skirts and men oversized suits with huge permed hair. The fashion trend started to experience a significant change in the 1990s with the influence of America with miniskirts and scousers and native boubous for women. Men also had a difference in the trouser fashion
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The rich cultural diversity in Nigerian society has a huge influence on the Nigerian fashion world, with the various elements of the varying ethnic groups showcasing their unique designs and customs even in the modern-day world. Nigerian fashion goes beyond the display of beautiful designs to the
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plays an important cultural role and contributes significantly to the country's economy. Clothing incorporates a variety of colours, fabrics, and embellishments (often beads). Many of the component cultures of Nigeria wear styles that are characteristic of their tribal society and customs. Nigeria
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is a traditional Yoruba woman's head wrapping made of firm material. It may be worn as a fashionable accessory on formal occasions but can also be a daily wear. The gele is peered with Iro ati Buba, Komole dress or Asoebi dresses by Yoruba women. Edo women wear a wedding crown called an
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Nigerians usually dress casually because of the hot climate. However, both formal and traditional clothing are also worn. Many African cultures have a characteristic traditional style of dress that is important to their heritage. Traditional garments worn in Nigeria include:
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uses traditional West African fabrics to produce modern tailored designs. She launched her label, Jewel by Lisa, in 2005e. She also produces custom luxury prints and accessories, such as jewelry and purses. Line J Label, her diffusion line, showcases
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were produced by fashion designers in Nigeria, aimed at the upscale market. The Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria was established in 1989 by Kola Kuddus to promote Nigerian fashion both domestically and internationally, and the
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with narrower hems and loosely fitted around the hip and waist region. Currently, Nigerian fashion continues to change and evolve with the incorporation of traditional fabrics and bold, colourful designs to make different styles.
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work, anklets, and bangles. Edo men traditionally wear coral beads of two kinds, ekan and ivie, with either suits or traditional robes; traditionally, they wear a white shirt contrasting with brightly striped fabric.
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and a garment factory at the Yaba Industrial Estate. Specializing in simple designs using locally woven and dyed textiles, she became locally and internationally known in the 1960s and 1970s.
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men includes an isiagu patterned with embroidered lion heads, usually worn with trousers and a traditional striped hat.
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produces fashionable textiles and finished garments and has designers who have achieved international recognition.
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portrayal of cultural and symbolic importance with the incorporation of some indigenous textiles such as the
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Nigerian fashion has been popularized by the Nigerian edition of the South African magazine
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estimated in 2015 that Nigeria accounted for 15% of a $ 31 billion fashion market in
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is a Nigerian fashion designer and the founder of the luxury menswear brand called
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also traditionally express their status and identity with beads, but also with
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that is worn by many groups in Africa. The traditional attire of
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Muslim women in northern Nigeria wear various types of
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outfits with both gender jerry curls and permed hair.
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Denzer, LaRay (2010). "The Nigerian Fashion Scene".
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Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion: Africa
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